Trinitite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties

Trinitite

Anthophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.9-3.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Trinitite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Trinitite and Anthophyllite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Trinitite and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Trinitite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Trinitite and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Trinitite and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Trinitite is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.